WA private-sale guide
Washington Bill of Sale
Create a Washington vehicle bill of sale transaction record and review the official DOL transfer steps.
Washington's Vehicle/Vessel Bill of Sale (Form TD-420-065) includes buyer and seller signatures and no notary acknowledgment. Vehicle transfers can require separate title and odometer documents, so confirm the complete packet with DOL.
Washington: no routine notarization requirement is stated in the cited guidance; an odometer disclosure is required for many vehicles.
Open prefilled Washington generatorHow to sell a vehicle privately in Washington
Private vehicle sales in Washington go through the Department of Licensing (DOL). The seller signs over the title, the buyer applies to transfer it, and a bill of sale records the transaction. The current TD-420-065 bill-of-sale form has buyer and seller signature lines and no notary acknowledgment.
Washington's standard form is the Vehicle/Vessel Bill of Sale (Form TD-420-065). Use the official form and DOL instructions to confirm the separate title, report-of-sale, and odometer steps that apply to the vehicle.
After the sale, the buyer must report the transfer and apply for a new title and registration, generally within 15 days of the purchase date in Washington; transferring late can trigger penalty fees. The buyer pays the title fee, registration fees, and use tax (Washington's equivalent of sales tax on private sales) at a licensing office.
The seller should also file a Report of Sale with DOL promptly after the sale. Filing the Report of Sale releases the seller from liability for the vehicle going forward, so it is an important step, not just paperwork. Keep a signed copy of the bill of sale for your records.
Official form: Washington Form TD-420-065
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Frequently asked questions
Does Washington require a notarized bill of sale?
The current Washington TD-420-065 bill-of-sale form has buyer and seller signature lines but no notary acknowledgment. Confirm whether another document in your particular transfer needs different execution.
Do I need an odometer reading in Washington?
Yes. An odometer reading is required for the sale. Record the mileage on the bill of sale and the title so the disclosure is documented.
What form does Washington use for a bill of sale?
Washington's standard form is the Vehicle/Vessel Bill of Sale, Form TD-420-065, available from the Department of Licensing.
How quickly must I transfer the title in Washington?
The buyer generally must report the transfer and apply for a new title within 15 days of the sale to avoid penalty fees, and the seller should file a Report of Sale promptly.
Can I write my own bill of sale in Washington?
This generator creates a transaction record, but it does not replace Washington's official transfer forms. Use Form TD-420-065 and the current DOL checklist where required.
Important note
This is practical paperwork guidance, not legal advice. State DMV rules change; confirm current titling, notarization, and odometer requirements with Washington before relying on this document.